The 20 Best Obesity in Children Doctors Near Me in suitland, MD

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 913 doctor with experience in Obesity in Children near suitland, MD. Of these, 796 are Experienced, 111 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Gladys Spellman Spec. Hosp.

    2900 Mercy Ln, 
    Hyattsville, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Afrikaans, French, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adebowale Prest is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Prest is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 141 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Prest is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    William M Handy, MD PC

    389 Falls Dr NW, 
    Abingdon, VA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Handy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Abingdon, Virginia. Dr. Handy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 4, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Handy is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Limited To Official Federal Duties Only

    10 Center Dr Rm 12C103, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Chrousos is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chrousos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Obesity, Vagotomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Chrousos is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Elite in Obesity in Children
    Pediatric Endocrinology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9000 Rockville Pike, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jack Yanovski is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome. Dr. Yanovski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Office

    5801 Allentown Rd Ste 510, 
    Suitland,, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emerson Coronel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Suitland,, Maryland. Dr. Coronel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Myocarditis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Coronel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Marlow Heights Medical Center

    5100 Auth Way, 
    Suitland, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tori Robinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Suitland, Maryland. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Yeast Infection, Thrush, Vulvovaginitis, and Gonorrhea. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Marlow Heights Medical Center

    5100 Auth Way, 
    Suitland, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Twimasi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Suitland, Maryland. Dr. Twimasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Mouth Sores, and Ludwig Angina. Dr. Twimasi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Calaf MD PC

    4467 Old Branch Ave Ste 203, 
    Temple Hills, MD 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nima Calaf is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Temple Hills, Maryland. Dr. Calaf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Calaf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Metro Asthma And Allergy Centers

    3924 Minnesota Ave NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anju Menon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Menon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Menon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Unity Health Care Inc.

    765 Kenilworth Ter NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emily Zucker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Trichomoniasis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension. Dr. Zucker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1647 Benning Rd NE Ste 301/302, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Ashby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Ashby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Flu, Ethmoiditis, and Sinusitis. Dr. Ashby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Internal Medicine

    Greater Washington Medicenter LLC T/A Healthcare Of Greater Washingto

    6357 Oxon Hill Rd, 
    Oxon Hill, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ghazala Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Greater Washington Medicenter LLC T/A Healthcare Of Greater Washingto

    6357 Oxon Hill Rd, 
    Oxon Hill, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudha Sikri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Dr. Sikri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sikri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Obesity in Children
    Family Medicine

    Greater Washington Medicenter LLC T/A Healthcare Of Greater Washingto

    6357 Oxon Hill Rd, 
    Oxon Hill, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Meller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oxon Hill, Maryland. Dr. Meller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Tietz Syndrome. Dr. Meller is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Distinguished in Obesity in Children
    Referral required

    University Of Maryland Riverdale

    6510 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 1200, 
    Riverdale, MD 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhu Katikineni is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Riverdale, Maryland. Dr. Katikineni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Katikineni is board certified in American Bd Of Med Specialties - Endocrinology, 1981 and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1979. Dr. Katikineni is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Endocrine & Diabetes Group Of Washington PC

    5801 Allentown Rd Ste 500, 
    Suitland, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Menucci is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Suitland, Maryland. Dr. Menucci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Perrault Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Menucci is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Office

    5801 Allentown Rd Ste 500, 
    Suitland, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Gozzi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Suitland, Maryland. Dr. Gozzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Gozzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Endocrine & Diabetes Group Of Washington PC

    5801 Allentown Rd Ste 500, 
    Suitland, MD 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darshana Purohit is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Suitland, Maryland. Dr. Purohit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Purohit is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Camp Springs Medical Center

    6104 Old Branch Ave, 
    Temple Hills, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Prosser is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Temple Hills, Maryland. Dr. Prosser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Dr. Prosser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Advanced in Obesity in Children
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Camp Springs Medical Center

    6104 Old Branch Ave, 
    Temple Hills, MD 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rashonda Dennis is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Temple Hills, Maryland. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity in Children. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Polydactyly. Dr. Dennis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Obesity in Children?

    Obesity in children means having a weight that is higher than what is healthy for a child's height. Obesity is a serious, chronic condition. Over time, it can lead to other health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

    When should I see an Obesity in Children doctor near suitland, MD?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Obesity in Children doctor near suitland, MD?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Obesity in Children doctors near suitland, MD?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Obesity in Children doctors near suitland, MD?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Obesity in Children doctor near suitland, MD?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity in Children doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Obesity in Children doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Obesity in Children doctor near suitland, MD?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Obesity in Children doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Obesity in Children doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Obesity in Children doctors near suitland, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Obesity in Children doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Obesity in Children doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Obesity in Children doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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